May 28th thru June 9th, 2004

Join us as we climb the Cordillera Blanca the highest tropical mountain range in the world. This rarely traveled mountain range 500 Miles north of Lima is located in the Huascaran National Park and contains lush green valleys, narrow gulleys, glacial lakes and awe inspiring views.

This adventurous climb will ascend the Punta Union an ancient transportation route used in Pre-Columbian and Colonial Times. We reach the "Summit" of Mt. Pisco at an amazing 18,981 feet where we will be surrounded by the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains of Piramide and Morraine.

Come Join us for this once in a life time adventure!

For more information contact Maria Long, Campaign Director at 963-1433 ext. 126.

COST: Trip $ 3000.00
Fundraise $ 2000.00
Airfare $ 700.00 (Based on Coach thru the Sobek Air Desk)
Trip Details
7 days strenuous hiking on varied terrain
7 nights camping, 3 nights hotel
May 28-June 9, 2004
o Day 1, May 29 ~ Fly to Peru
o Day 2, May 29 ~ Lima Huarez
o Day 3, May 30 ~ Huarez
o Day 4, May 31 ~ Cashampamap-Llamacorral
o Day 5, June 1 ~ Taullipampa
o Day 6, June 2 ~ Paria
o Day 7, June 3 ~ Vaqueria-Pasapata
o Day 8, June 4 ~ Pacsapata –Morrena
o Day 9, June 5 ~ Base Camp –Morrena-Pisco
o Day 10, June 6 ~ Base camp (spare day)
o Day 11, June 7 ~ Back to Huarez
o Day 12, June 8 ~ Huarez-Lima
o Day 13, June 9 ~ Arrive Home

 

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